Strattice Breast Augmentation Revision: Uneven and Bumpy

I am two days post of from a breast augmentation revision. I went from approx 400cc saline under muscle to 375 silicone moderate profile plus under muscle.

Strattice was used laterally and i think underneath as well (the old implants had shifted into my armpits.)

I'm 5'1 99lbs. I have drains too. The outsides, by my armpits, have a concave indentation in them, and it's swollen under my armpits in an uneven way.From front view they look uneven and one almost saggy?? I'm a little concerned.

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strattice indentation lumps swelling uneven 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in saline implants under muscle 2 days post-op 090-109 lbs moderate profile

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2 days post augmentation revision--uneven and bumpy.

You had major breast revision surgery--use of Strattice to reinforce your breast pockets is both extensive and expensive! At this point I am not at all concerned with your early appearance (Thanks for the photos), but I must confess I am a bit concerned with the use of drains. Fluid or blood out may be better than allowing it to remain in the pockets, BUT the drains are a direct portal to your implants and can also allow bacteria IN! This, IMHO, increases your risk of capsular... more

Bumps Can Be Normal 2 Days Post-Op

While it can be distressing to see bumps, swelling and contour irregularities after a cosmetic procedure, more often than not, that's to be expected due to swelling. Drains are not unusual as part of the normal routine after using acellular dermal matrix (Strattice). It is true that surgeons should be judicious in the election to use drains, especially with implants, but using drains after placing a graft like Strattice is common. The decision to use Strattice is one where... more

Strattice augmentation revision

Things look totally normal for now...it is recommended that drains be used with strattice, so that is quite normal. Often, the strattice is sewn in place with absorbable sutures that will temporarily distort the overlying skin. Patience for now. The drains should be removed soon. Followup with your surgeon and let things heal and settle.

Breast implant revison

Revision surgery can be difficult and frequently have more edema and take a longer time to heal than the primary procedure. I usually tell patients to be give it time as nothing will usually be done in the early post operative period

Too early to worry

Revisional breast surgery especially attempts to control pocket with implanted materials is substantial surgery that will swell and undergoe many changes over the following weeks to months. Two days is too early to be concerned.

Breast revision

At two days out you should not be over analysing your breasts. They will change significantly with time. This could mean they could get better or worse but no sense stressing about it now. Follow your surgeons instructions regarding post operative care.

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PennyPBG 8 Sep 2012

I am day 2 post op from a revision from bottoming out, mine look EXACTLY the same as yours. I was concerned how deformed they looked, i am comforted to know there is someone out there that posted pics! Thank you. If you would like to chat my email is sm******2@yahoo.com. I have mentor 375cc infram incision, silic under muscle.

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